Garland, TX vs Oakland, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Garland
73.2
#772 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 40). Garland leads in cost of living index (102 vs 155). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $71,044).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garland, TX | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#772) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 243,470 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $287,246 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $71,044 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+53.6 |
C
73.2 Score
Garland, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$287,246
Population
243,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
Pacific
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